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What would happen if Gov. Tim Walz became Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate?
MINNEAPOLIS — Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic nominee following President Biden's departure from the race, is vetting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as a potential running mate. But what would happen in Minnesota if he gets selected and becomes a heartbeat away from the presidency? The state constitution says in the event of a vacancy, Lieutenant Gov. Peggy Flanagan would become governor, and the president of the state Senate, Sen. Bobby Joe Champion, would elevate to lieutenant governor. Larry Jacobs, director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the University of Minnesota, said during the campaign there would unlikely be...
How Iowa National Guard soldiers balance part-time service on top of busy lives
LITTLE FALLS, Minnesota (Gray Television Iowa Capitol Bureau) - This week, around 3,000 soldiers from the Iowa National Guard are undergoing their annual summer training in Minnesota. Most of these soldiers aren’t in uniform full-time. 80% of Iowa’s soldiers in the National Guard serve part-time. Captain Tim Hadley...
Body of missing Minnesota college student recovered from river in Montana
CARBON COUNTY, Mont. (FOX 9) - The body of the missing Minnesota college student and hiker was recovered from a river in Montana on Wednesday. According to officials, the body of Dylan Honnoll was recovered from a river in the Beartooth Mountains, northwest of Red Lodge, Montana. Honnoll's body was found under fast-moving water.
Some Minnesotans now able to apply for pre-approval for cannabis business license
MINNEAPOLIS — Applications opened Wednesday to begin the process of starting some of the state's first legal marijuana dispensaries.People already verified as social equity applicants can now apply for pre-approval for a cannabis business license.Social equity applicants include people who were convicted of cannabis crimes, are veterans or live in high-poverty areas, to name a few of the possible criteria.Angela Dawson is a fourth-generation farmer who qualified with her new venture, True North Farms."The area I farm in has a high poverty rate," she said. "It has a high food insecurity rate, and it also has a high rate of policing...
Economy Airline to Pull All Flights from Minnesota
Minnesota will soon have one less airline providing service to travelers, as one economy airline has made the decision to pull out of the state. Minnesota currently has over a dozen airlines that serve the state, including Delta, United, American, and low-cost carriers like Sun Country, Allegiant, and JetBlue, also service the state, but one of those will no longer fly into or out of Minnesota.
Family child-care providers raise concerns over proposed regulations in St. Peter listening session
At Amy Lee Sellner’s home daycare in Le Center, things can get a little messy. It’s a common sight to find kids with fingers sticky from making crafts and soles coated in sand after sticking their toes in the sandbox out back. During the summer, there’s not a day that a kid doesn’t go home with black feet. But muddy shoes are a point of pride for Sellner, who advertises her home daycare as a place where kids can learn social skills through the power of play. ...
In long-sought change, states must consider tribal rights when crafting water rules
In the 1800s, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa joined other tribes in signing a pair of treaties with the federal government, giving up massive swaths of land in return for the creation of a reservation in eastern Minnesota. The treaties included a guarantee: Tribal members would be able to return in […]
Six Olympic athletes to compete using Minnesota company's bike spokes
HOPKINS, Minn. — When it comes to biking, Charlie Spanjers knows a thing or two."IWe first had the idea for this bicycle spoke company," he said.Three University of Minnesota students wanted to change the future of cycling."We created the first prototypes in my apartment," Spanjers said.It started with removing the typical metal spokes in the wheel."People say it looks like spaghetti until you get it into a wheel," Spanjers said.Berd spokes are made out of something called "Dyneema" — a high-performance material that is 15 times stronger than steel."It's a braided fiber and the braided fiber goes...
Coon Rapids Recycling Center Offers Free Paper Shredding Event for Anoka County Residents
Residents and small business owners in Anoka County, take note—no need to let old, sensitive documents stack up. The Coon Rapids Recycling Center is hosting a free paper shredding event to help you declutter those old tax returns, bank statements, and other confidential papers without a second thought about security. According to a recent announcement on the City of Coon Rapids website, the event is slated for Saturday, Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., or until the truck reaches its full capacity.
Pine City Council addresses metal debris on roadways
The Pine City Council held an emergency special meeting on Wednesday night to address metal debris on city roadways. The council voted unanimously to take immediate action to remedy the situation for the safety of Pine City residents. The meeting took place after concerns were brought up during the Planning...
Follow the Yellow Brick Road: St. Cloud Hosts The Oz Escape This Weekend
(KNSI) – Come skip down the yellow brick road in St. Cloud this weekend. A handful of tickets remain for Saturday’s The Oz Escape, billed as an immersive outdoor escape room-style experience in St. Cloud. Participants will use their phones to follow hidden clues, solve puzzles and complete challenges as they walk around the city.
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